Back Yourself Podcast

Andrew is the fresh face down at Back Yourself Fitness. This episode is a nice get to know you ep, where we talk about AJK Fitness, how he got into personal training and his dream of making it to the Olympics. Andrew was a full time swimmer who narrowly missed out on World Championships. Hear how his lifestyle was, training routine, nutrition and mindset was in preparation for elite level competition. To book in with AJK Fitness, head to https://www.instagram.com/ajkfitnesshq/?hl=en This episode is brought to you by www.fre-as-a.com They specialize in meal planning, recipes and shopping lists for people who are time poor or are unsure of what to cook. They're offering a 7 day free trial for all Back Yourself listeners. Head to www.fre-as-a.com/backyourself to start your 7 day FREE trial now!

In the final episode of the Back Yourself Podcast for 2020, Sam and I go through all the events that have happened to us in the past 12 months: Planning to merge the gyms Covid Looking for a new facility Closing and opening gyms Managing our own expectations. On top of the crazy year we've had front of house, back of house and mentally we've had just as bigger year. We discuss our mindsets across the past 12 months including some of the less glamorous moments and how we stayed grounded. Yes there were hard times and yes both of us were overwhelmed at points BUT we made it and it's onwards and upwards. The Back Yourself Podcast will be taking a little break but will be back in 2021 with new guests and new topics!

INTRODUCING Kirstin Wise! The new resident nutritionist & dietician at Back Yourself Fitness. In this episode we dive into Kirstin's beliefs around food and the relationship we create with our food. We also discuss calorie counting and how it has a negative affect on your mental health. Kirstin decided to get into nutrition after having her first child and returned to uni as a mature aged student. We discuss how she juggled and her expectations heading back to uni. To find out more head to: www.chewnutrition.com.au and to book a consult head to www.backyourselffitness.com.au To donate to Movember head to: https://movember.com/t/back-yourself-fitness?mc=1

Everyone has their own pressures in day to day life. In today's episode I discuss spotting the signs that you are heading for burnout and how we can remedy the stresses and pressures on you both internal and external. This podcast will not tell you how to "fix" your mindset but it will raise questions and scenarios where you can digest and reflect on where you are right now and where you'd like to be. If you are struggling with your mental health please reach out.

Liam, the owner and operator of LST Support Services popped in for a chat and we dove into being a disability carer, his clients and what's involved. LST Support Services is all about everyone enjoying their life to the fullest, no matter what the disability. Liam has taken on the role of "big brother" to all his clients (who he refers to as his mates) and has helped them achieve so many goals, both small and large. Part 2 of our chat looks at a couple of his more regular and longest standing clients. He knows these guys like the back of his hand and is continuing to help them work towards their independence. We also touch on family. Who is in his support network and what motivates him. This is a good heart warming chat! Keep up to date with these guys on Instagram: @lst_support_services @the_flyingkiwi @letsgo.au

Liam, the owner and operator of LST Support Services popped in for a chat and we dove into being a disability carer, his clients and what's involved. LST Support Services is all about everyone enjoying their life to the fullest, no matter what the disability. Liam has taken on the role of "big brother" to all his clients (who he refers to as his mates) and has helped them achieve so many goals, both small and large. In part 1 of our chat we break down exactly what LST Support Services is, the services he offers and how he got into disability work. Keep up to date with these guys on Instagram: @lst_support_services @the_flyingkiwi @letsgo.au

This is the second installment of my AFL player chats and in this episode I'm talking to Ky McKenzie. At 18 he's been playing AFL since he was a little tucker and the end goal has always been to play elite footy in the AFL. Find out what makes him tick, does he feel the pressure? What does his training look like? How mental health affects preparation and training. It's a good insight for parents, coaches and other players. This is an open and honest discussion about how much effort a young player is putting in to have a real crack at being drafted to the AFL.

Looking back on my time playing representative sport, we had no were near the amount of support and guidance that young athletes have these days. The only catch with that is athletes today have much more pressure from a younger age. Across the next 2 episodes I will be talking to a male and female young athlete to hear their perspective on their careers and career aspirations plus how they deal with the pressures of playing at a representative level. In this episode I talk to Lucia Liessi, a young female footy player who is juggling year 12 and representative sport. We talk about representing Queensland, being the the Brisbane Lions Academy and how she approaches each game. This is a great insight to a young adults mindset and how they're wired when it comes to their sport.

This is the end, the end my friend. This is the final episode in the Machinery Hill story where I discuss how it all ended. This episode is definitely a roller coaster because we go from a member leaving, to locking in and nailing our highest profile gigs, to me making the call to leave the band. I touch on the recording of our final single "Lights" and also go through: What I miss What i'd change What I don't miss What were my favourite times BREAKING: This episode features a MASSIVE Back Yourself Fitness announcement! Hope you get excited as we are!

2010 was one of Machinery Hill's biggest years.  By this point we had recorded an album, shot a film clip and gone on to do both our debut single and debut album launches.  In this episode I look at 2009 into 2010 and we cover all the previously mentioned accomplishments plus throw in one of our biggest gigs (outside of our launches).  Sit back, crack a drink and enjoy part 2 of the Machinery Hill story. Today's episode is sponsored by Emily Taylor Music. For 1 on 1 or small group music lessons email emilytaylormusic@gmail.com for Brisbane's best northside music teacher.

From 2003 until 2013 my life was about music. Living for our band Machinery Hill. We played hundreds of gigs honing our skills as musicians and getting ourselves to a point where we had recorded singles, an album, a film clip and played some pretty substantial gigs alongside very well known musicians. This is a 3 part episode where i'm going to break down how life was for us, the ins and outs of trying to take over the world as a local rock band, the work ethic, the funny road stories and how it all ended. It's definitely a light-hearted chat so enjoy the life and times of Machinery Hill.

FOOD!!!!! We all love it but when it comes to nutrition it can be overwhelming and frustrating. Eat this, don't eat that, this is good, no it's actually bad etc etc. It seems like each week there is a new diet or way of eating that is apparently the BEST diet! In this episode I talk to Georgie Briggs, a dietitian, nutritionist and provisional sports dietitian, about the ins and outs of what is actually going on. We debunk some myths and talk about the roles of different nutritional aspects. We also talk about her work with veterans and emerging athletes. If you're confused about your food, this ones for you. For any more information on what Georgie does head to: www.eatsmartnutrition.com

When you put the word "ultra" in front of anything, you know that you're talking about something on an extreme scale.  Andrew Hedgman is an ultramarathon athlete who competes in races of 100+ kilometres.  These races can either take place on 1 day or across multiple days (multi-stage races) and on top of that they vary from road runs to trail running through some pretty picturesque landscapes.  We go through some of his achievements to date, plus his stories of travelling the world to compete in different races.  SPOILER: the locations are amazing!  Hear how he prepares, trains and tackles these extreme physical performances and hear how he ran top to bottom of New Zealand......yep, top to bottom!  To  keep up to date with Andy follow him on Instagram at: @andyroyz

Michael Adams from the Strong Hearts Foundation drops in and share's the ins and outs of his career so far.  Michael's careers trajectory is different to most trainers out there because he works with disability athletes.  We discuss the day to day operation and programming that he runs for his athletes.  On top of that he trains his clients to compete in disability weightlifting competitions and even training for the Special Olympics!  This is  a truly enlightening chat about a sector that not many people will know about.  To keep up to date with Strong Hearts follow: @the_flyingkiwi on Instagram. Check out this episode's sponsors: Mick's by Stay Local www.micksbystaylocal.com.au Praxis Physiotherapy www.praxisphysio.com.au Tribe Coffee Co www.tribecoffeecompany.com

Personal Training: is it for everyone? No.  Is it a valuable tool to help you take steps forward? Yes.  Can clients and trainers become complacent? Absolutely.  In this episode I speak some truths about personal training both from the client's point of view and the trainer's.  We can easily lose sight of why we started personal training or from a business and personal trainer stand point, lose sight of why we actually started.  This episode may raise some eyebrows but I've been honest in my opinions and am looking forward to the feedback.  #backyourself

I'm back at Praxis in episode 19, however this time I'm talking to Emma and discussing her role in the business. Emma has been one of the Physiotherapists at Praxis since the beginning of the business and like Stephen, works with the Aspley Hornets Football Club as the team physio. Where Emma's role differs is that she is responsible for PRAXIS PILATES. Praxis offers reformer Pilates groups and private sessions from both of the their locations and is used as rehab for physio clients. We have a good chat about rehab and recovery, the role of Pilates, the misconceptions and who Pilates would be a great exercise for! (SPOILER: the answer is everyone!) To find out more about Emma's Pilates head to: www.praxisphysio.com.au

Bosco Anthony is our first international guest! He's an author, motivational speaker, digital analyst, story teller and has been a speaker for TEDx Talk.  In this episode we speak about how to live life with purpose and alignment and centre our interview around the power of purpose and how alignment is key for everyday health wellness and self care.  We also look at Bosco's origins moving from Tanzaneea to Canada and how he evolved his mindset, drive and career into what it is today.  We also look at personal goals and drive discussing Bosco's 100+ pound weight loss, how his mindset changed and what keeps him going.  To find out more about what Bosco does head to: www.boscoanthony.com Check out his TEDx talk at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV5AUAle2Zs

We're switching things up on the last episode for season 1. Sam is running the show and throwing questions at me. I share a couple of tales about my life before personal training and the trouble maker that I was. Thank you to everyone who has subscribed and listened this year. Season 2 will be back in 2020 with new guests and new topics. For all things Back Yourself Fitness, search Back Yourself Fitness on Facebook and Instagram

Beau from Retune Massage is in to talk about looking after the body. Recovery and rehab is just as important as the physical output and your nutrition. Retune offer a range of remedial therapies that include: remedial massage, dry needling, stretching among others. We also talk his transition from playing football and being a tradesman into opening his own remedial therapy business. To book any services or to find out any more information about what Retune has to offer go to: www.retune.com.au

Craig is the owner and head trainer of Blueprint Health and Fitness, a private training studio and outdoor fitness group located in Brisbane's CBD. We talk about the mindset issues new and existing clients run into, how he juggles family life with running a business and how Blueprint turned into what it is today. For more information about Blueprint Health and Fitness go to: www.blueprinthealthandfitness.com.au

It's around November that we all run into "that time of year" feelings. What I do mean by that you ask? Well, everyone will run out of a bit of steam, the aches and pains are a little bit more noticeable and we have more stresses on our plates. Some of these things are out of our control but you'd be surprised how much you can control just by making a mental adjustment. In this episode I talk about all things leading into the Christmas break, the break itself but also throw in what happens when you fitness challenge is over. To donate to the Back Yourself Fitness Movember efforts, go to: https://moteam.co/back-yourself-fitness?mc=1

The Back Yourself Podcast revolves around mindset and mentality. Finding out what makes people tick, how they deal with the situations that life throws them, how they treat themselves, what they do for themselves but most importantly WHY. The guests we have are a combination of other fitness trainers in different fields, small business owners and healthcare professionals. I also touch on topics (without guests) that I see people struggle with in the gym or topics that I have dealt with myself. It's always interesting getting my guests to pull back the curtain and share their story and the path they’ve taken. Some chats are deeper than others but at the end of the day if 1 person can relate to what I or my guest is talking about then I’ve done my job. Creating that conversation around mental health or changing someone’s mindset towards eating, training or towards life in general. The Back Yourself Podcast will NOT tell you what you need to do but it will hopefully get people’s minds working and maybe start the conversation for someone.

Co-Owner of HIIT Geebung, Jo drops in and we have a very honest and open chat about everything leading into building the foundation at HIIT. We talk about the struggles of running a business, the set up, the pressure and becoming a dad. Jo is a massive advocate for mental health and his story proves that mental health can affect anyone no matter if people expect it or not. Between himself, his wife Kel, their staff and clients, they have created a little fitness community and are looking to help people change their lifestyles and be happy with themselves. To keep up to date with HIIT Geebung , give them a follow on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hiit_geebung/ ALSO it is the first of MOVEMBER! To donate to the Back Yourself Fitness Movember team go to: https://moteam.co/back-yourself-fitness?mc=1

Episode 12 is a bit of a follow on from our mental health episode. I discuss a man's mindset when it comes to dealing with emotions, physical output and mental toll. Men have the hardest time accepting their emotions and asking for help so this episode shines a light on some mindset issues and the flaws we as men may have. With Movember on the horizon it fits perfectly. To donate to Movember go to: https://mobro.co/backyourselffitness?mc=1

Episode 11 is here and I'm talking to Stephen, the director and head physio at Praxis. Praxis is a small health network complete with physio, massage, reformer Pilates and dieticians. Stephen is the team physio for the Aspley Hornets NEAFL side and also works with Cricket Australia. We talk all things rehab, recovery and physio assessments. For more info on what Praxis has to offer check out: www.praxisphysio.com.au or like their pages on either FB or Instagram

Summer is coming! Everywhere you look, someone is advertising or talking about doing a fitness challenge. In this episode I talk about how to approach fitness challenges and your mindset towards them. Also (for a bit of fun) talk about what I see gyms or trainers advertise as part of their challenges and share my opinion on some of things you see being advertised

Ellen Reed is in and we're talking music! After the making the grand final of The Voice 2016, Ellen's career took an upturn.  We talk about her music career now, pressures associated with performing on TV and in front of large audiences plus how she keeps grounded.  Check out her website www.ellenreedmusic.com and follow her on Instagram @ellenreedmusic.  All her music is available where ever you get your digital music from.

Kobi Mills, head trainer and owner of Heavy Conditioning drops in and we talk about how he got into strength training, his supplement range and how strength training can be used to benefit performance. To keep up to date with Heavy Conditioning, follow them on Instagram for all training programs, merch and supplement ranges.

STRESS! It's something we run into every day be it for a brief moment or day after day. There are simple ways we an deal with stress but unfortunately it's up to you to put it into practise. In this episode I talk about the continuing effect stress has had on me mentally and physically.

Mick is back for the 2nd half of our chat about his young families incredible story.  In this ep we focus on both his daughter's and wife's health but also the unreal campaign they've set up to raise awareness about the day to day needs and lives of people in their situation.   For more info subscribe to their YouTube channel: Being Dusty Mae  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf_ua_C0UT825lu4SR8PGWw 

Mick from Stay Local Barbershop pops by to share his and his family's incredible story.  We talk about his path to starting up Stay Local Barbershop, his clothing brand: Done to Death, being a vegan and his young family running into health issues from the start.  We've split our chat into 2 parts with part one focusing on the humble beginnings of, well everything in this chapter of his life. Check out: Stay Local Barbershop Done to Death Being Dusty Mae On all your socials

How does mental health affect your exercise and nutrition? More importantly how does exercise and nutrition help your mental health? In this episode I look at the relationship between living a healthy lifestyle and mental health. If you are suffering from mental health issues please talk to someone - anyone. Sharing your problem is a step towards healing.

Episode 3 is all about our trainer Sam.  He's been in the Back Yourself Fitness system for 2 years and we talk about how he approaches his health and how he trains his clients and why.

In this episode we discuss current training and eating mentality. How does your health sit on your list of priorities? How are you currently approaching your healthy habits? Are you overwhelmed? Are you not being honest with yourself?

Ep 1 is an introduction into what you can expect from The Back Yourself Podcast PLUS I give everyone an insight to how I treat myself when it comes to training and eating.  I also talk about my mentality when it comes to training my clients and the ups and downs I've experienced with being a personal trainer.